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“courteous”
courteous, polite
courteous (KUR tee uhs) (adjective)
A reference to having and usingDemonstrating respect by good manners and behavior: It is courteous to stand when the justice enters the court room.
polite (puh LIGHT) (adjective)
A reference to having and using proper social skills and manners: Mary's polite manners have a certain polish, reflecting the education and experiences she acquired when she was attending a university.
Byron's mother taught him to always be polite to her friends; and as a result, they often told her how courteous and charming he was.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group C; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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